Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.5 million
Exact amount: $1,462,596.49
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $642,576.50 | 43.9% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $338,878.14 | 23.2% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $156,019.20 | 10.7% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $94,099.03 | 6.4% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $66,525.73 | 4.5% |
| Medicare tax | $64,403.35 | 4.4% |
| Workers' compensation | $40,546.60 | 2.8% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $29,858.32 | 2.0% |
| Unemployment insurance | $15,959.84 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $13,729.78 | 0.9% |